12 Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · June 25–28, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

FrankenCon 2026

A pop culture convention at the Hilton Knoxville Airport in Alcoa with cosplay, vendors, and entertainment.

Friday, June 26, 2026 4:30 PM · Hilton Knoxville Airport, Alcoa

Game On Against Cancer

A special charity event at Covenant Health Park supporting the fight against cancer.

Friday, June 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Covenant Health Park, Knoxville

Food & Drink

Summer Solstice Dinner

An elegant al fresco dinner celebrating the summer solstice at the stunning Knoxville Botanical Garden.

Friday, June 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Knoxville Botanical Garden

Garden Gatherings: A Riverfront Retreat

A relaxed outdoor gathering along the river featuring garden-inspired food and drinks.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 11:00 AM · 3236 Rush Miller Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914

Family-Friendly

CASPER at Central Cinema

A family-friendly screening of the classic film Casper at Central Cinema.

Friday, June 26, 2026 2:00 PM · Central Cinema, Knoxville

Summer Family Movie Nights at Knox County Parks

Free outdoor movie nights for families hosted at Knox County Parks throughout the summer season.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Knox County Parks, Knoxville

Music & Nightlife

Every Avenue Acoustic Show at Open Chord

Every Avenue closes their all-acoustic tour at Open Chord in an intimate show with Starting September opening, before heading to Vans Warped Tour.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · Open Chord Stage, 8502 Kingston Pike

Outdoors & Active

Dance2Fit with Jessica Bass

A high-energy dance fitness class every Saturday morning open to all levels.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:00 AM · Knoxville

Knoxville Run Club – Tuesdays at World's Fair Park

A free weekly run club meeting every Tuesday evening at World's Fair Park — all paces welcome, community vibes guaranteed.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:00 PM · World's Fair Park, Knoxville

Free Events

Market Square Farmers Market

Knoxville's beloved open-air farmers market returns to Market Square with fresh local produce, handmade goods, and food vendors.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:00 AM · Market Square, Downtown Knoxville

Concerts on the Square – Jazz Tuesdays

Free outdoor jazz concerts on Market Square every Tuesday evening, presented by First Century Bank — bring a blanket and enjoy the summer night.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Market Square, Downtown Knoxville

Arts & Culture

Knoxville Museum of Art Visit

Explore free ongoing exhibitions including Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl and Facets of Modern and Contemporary Glass at the KMA.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 1:00 PM · Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive